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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has provided $3,363,377 to 68 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in North Carolina for COVID-19 testing.
Read more: HHS Provides Funding For COVID-19 Testing To Rural Health Clinics
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners Tuesday amended plans for reopening the county as the Governor's Phase 2 plan goes into effect.
Read more: Watauga Commissioners Alter County's COVID-19 Phase II Plans
Below are testing numbers for Monday, May 18, 2020.
AppHealthCare has announced two additional Watauga County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total of among Watauga County residents to 12.
Read more: AppHealthCare Reports Two Watauga COVID-19 Cases Connected To App State
The Avery County Health Department was notified Monday that an Avery resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is in isolation.
Read more: Avery Gets First Confirmed COVID-19 Case, Numbers Increase In Ashe, Mitchell
The Mitchell County Health Department will be conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 testing Thursday.
Read more: Mitchell County To Offer Drive Through COVID-19 Testing Thursday
The North Carolina Wildlife Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 6 until Sept. 30.
Avery County Schools will once again be providing meals to students throughout the summer months.
Read more: Avery Schools To Continue Meal Service Through Summer
Watauga County Board of Elections is looking at larger alternatives for poling places, to follow social distancing guidelines in the upcoming election.
Read more: Watauga Board Of Elections Planning For Election With COVID-19
The American Red Cross is launching a Virtual Family Assistance Center to support families struggling with loss and grief due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read more: American Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center Available
Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort have announced plans to reopen soon.